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The publishing business remains the core, with publishing ancillary services recording higher revenue driven by increased advertising outsourcing sales.\n\n### Outlook and capital position\nThe full-year forecast remains at the level announced in November 2025 with no major revisions. The financial position remains solid, with net assets of 4,448 million yen and an equity ratio of 72.8%, and treasury stock is treated as a deduction at year-end. 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